In 8th grade, March is a huge study of Women’s History. In Literature, the girls are in book clubs reading historical fiction featuring female protagonists and will be presenting an analysis of the books as well as information about women…
This year, Villa Maria Academy Lower School's Parent Guild Team hosted our biggest fundraiser of the year pandemic style! On March 27 they held a Virtual Oyster Shucking Party hosted by renowned Chef Rifko Meier. In a one hour Zoom,…
Thank you to all 65 students in grades K-4 who joined in for Villa's first Virtual Paint Night with Pinot's Palette on Friday, March 12! Prior to the event, Villa sent home virtual painting experience kits for students who registered,…
Villa Maria Academy is proud to celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by highlighting the extraordinary contribution of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Immaculata, PA. Since 1872 energized by the IHM Charism of love, creative hope, and…
Who were your closest friends at Villa? This is a tough one as our class was friendly with everyone. I would have to say I connected and spent most of the time outside school with Ellen Cannon, Kelsey Gula, Koury…
This afternoon Sister Patricia visited third grade to talk with the girls about her vocation as a Sister since the girls have been learning all about vocations. Specifically, Sister talked to the girls about her call to become an IHM…
Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and to raise awareness for gender equality. As an all-girls school, Villa Maria Academy Lower School celebrates women…
A focus on emotional well being and relationships is critical for children’s ability to engage and learn, especially during times such as these. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been proven to help children build confidence, understand their own strengths and…
The spiritual formation of each student is a vital component of the educational experience at Villa Maria Academy. Our second graders and their teachers have been very busy practicing for First Penance and have visited the chapel to become familiar…
Who were your closest friends at Villa? My closest friend at Villa was Ashley Frankenfield and she is one of my best friends to this day! What activities were you involved in during school (at Villa and outside of…